Visit Anchorage

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Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, is in the south-central part of the state on the Cook Inlet. It's known for its cultural sites, including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, which displays traditional crafts, stages dances, and presents replicas of dwellings from the area’s indigenous groups. The city is also a gateway to nearby wilderness areas and mountains including the Chugach, Kenai and Talkeetna. Elevation: 102′ Area: 1,963 mi² Weather: 29°F (-2°C), Wind W at 5 mph (8 km/h), 79% Humidity Local time: Sunday 1:18 PM Population: 294,356 (2017)

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Visit Anchorage Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Rosemary Dunn, AWE, CTC, DS Rosemary Dunn, AWE, CTC, DS Anchorage, Alaska Details
Rosemary Dunn, AWE, CTC, DS's Visit Anchorage Experience June 2014 - October 2014
Job Travel Consultant
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Visit Anchorage   June 2014 - October 2014
State of Alaska  2008 - 2012
Alaska Vacations & Travel   2006 - 2007
Sabre Travel Network  May 1985 - September 2005

Skills
English, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Editing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Windows, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Budgets, Event Management, Management, Sales, Marketing, Program Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning

Education
Lewis and Clark College
B.S., Communication and Media Studies

Punahou School

Annette Stark Annette Stark Anchorage, Alaska Details
Annette Stark's Visit Anchorage Experience 2014 - Present
Job Membership Manager & Advertising Sales
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Visit Anchorage   2014 - Present
Multi-Line Manufacturer's Reperesentatives   September 2013 - September 2014
Alaska Communications  August 2012 - August 2013
Topline Products, Inc.   January 2007 - June 2012

Skills
Sales Management, Customer Service, Relationship Management, Building Relationships, Business Travel, Trade Shows, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Tourism, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Wholesale, Souvenirs, Gifts, Retail Sales, Sales Operations, Office Management, Marketing, New Business Development, B2B, Cold Calling, Start-up Environment, Small Business, Retail Buying, Gift Shops, Customer Retention, Long Term Business..., Account Management, Wireless, Telecommunications, Novelty, Windows, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, QuickBooks, Purchase Orders, Planogram Development, planograms, Cross Merchandising, Negotiation, Pricing, Retail, Sales, Direct Sales, Outside Sales, Inside Sales

Education
Shoreline Community College
Business Administration and Management, General

Mt. Rainier High School
High School

Monica Moser Monica Moser Anchorage, Alaska Details
Monica Moser's Visit Anchorage Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Convention Sales & Service Assistant at Visit Anchorage
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Visit Anchorage   July 2013 - Present
Applebee's  2011 - 2013
Colorado State Parks  September 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Restaurants, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Food, Time Management, Cashiering, Organizational..., Document Preparation, Close Attention to..., Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Text Editing, Computer Proficiency, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Research

Education
Colorado State University   1999 — 2003
B.S., Wildlife Biology

Alyssa Barnes Alyssa Barnes Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
Alyssa Barnes's Visit Anchorage Experience September 2014 - Present
Job
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Visit Anchorage   September 2014 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance, Acting, Tourism

Education
University of Alaska Anchorage   2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree

Tia Froehle Tia Froehle Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
Tia Froehle's Visit Anchorage Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Tourism Sales Manager at Visit Anchorage
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit Anchorage   April 2013 - Present
Over the Top Tents & Events   June 2003 - April 2013
Alyeska Prince Hotel & Resort   November 1999 - September 2002
Holland America Line  May 1989 - November 1999

Skills
Event Management, Hotels, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Linens, Weddings, Tourism, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Hospitality, Advertising

Education
University of Idaho   1989 — 1993

Jara Haas Jara Haas Eagle River, Alaska Details
Jara Haas's Visit Anchorage Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Tourism Sales Manager at Visit Anchorage
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit Anchorage   February 2013 - Present
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center  May 2008 - February 2013
The Imaginarium Science Center   July 2005 - May 2008

Skills
Sales, Marketing Management, Project Planning, Department Budgeting, Guided Tours, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Managing Database, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Fundraising, Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Tourism, Customer Service

Education
University of Alaska Anchorage   2004 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General

California State University-Sacramento   2000 — 2004

Mike Lessley Mike Lessley Anchorage, Alaska Details
Mike Lessley's Visit Anchorage Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Convention Sales Manager at Visit Anchorage
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit Anchorage   July 2014 - Present
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa, Alaska   March 2014 - July 2014
Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, & Homewood Suites   May 2012 - March 2014
BPR-Properties,LLC   August 2008 - May 2012
Hampton Inn Greensboro Airport   June 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Yield Management, Hotel Management, Resorts, Meeting Planning, OnQ, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Tourism, Convention Services, Event Planning, Lodging, Sales, Catering, Rooms Division

Education
Sylacauga, AL   1978 — 1981

Auburn University

Brenda Carlson Brenda Carlson Anchorage, Alaska Details
Brenda Carlson's Visit Anchorage Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Visitor Services Director at Visit Anchorage
Industry Accounting
Experience
Visit Anchorage   June 2012 - Present
Carter Financial Group, LLC   January 2009 - May 2012
Carter Financial & Tax Consultants Corporation   2009 - 2012
A Plus Tax & Accounting   2009 - 2012
Holland America Line, Inc  March 2009 - October 2009
Holland America Line, Inc  May 2006 - March 2009
Holland America Line, Inc  April 2001 - October 2005
Holland America Line, Inc  January 2001 - January 2005
Leisure Travel Coordinator   January 1998 - January 2001
Muldoon Christian School   January 1994 - January 2001

Skills
Sales, Marketing, Event Management, Training, Management, Advertising, Retail, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Small Business, Sales Management, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Business Planning, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning

Education
Cornell University   2008 — 2009
Human Resources

Lane Community College
Art History Major

Myrna Jensen Myrna Jensen Portland, Oregon Area Details
Myrna Jensen's Visit Anchorage Experience May 2011 - June 2013
Job Communications Professional specializing in media relations, event planning, writing for web and social media
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Oregon Food Bank  January 2014 - Present
Visit Anchorage   May 2011 - June 2013
KTUU-TV Channel2  October 2005 - May 2011
Arc Greater Twin Cities  September 1999 - December 2003
KARE-TV  July 1999 - September 2002
KTUU-TV Channel2  December 1997 - June 1999
KTUU-TV Channel2  October 1996 - December 1997

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Editing, Social Media, Press Releases, Project Management, Video Production, Television, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Video, Broadcast Journalism, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Nonprofits, Storytelling, Corporate Communications

Education
George Fox University   1992 — 1995
BA, Communications/Video Production

Oregon State University   1991 — 1992
Broadcast Journalism

Benson Polytechnic High School   1987 — 1991
Diploma

James Minton James Minton Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
James Minton's Visit Anchorage Experience December 2011 - Present
Job Vice President, Communications at Visit Anchorage
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Visit Anchorage   December 2011 - Present
Alaska Travel Industry Association  August 2009 - December 2011
Holland America Line  January 2005 - March 2006
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel  August 2003 - September 2004
Holland America Line  February 2002 - July 2003
Westmark Inn Skagway   May 1998 - September 2001

Skills
Public Speaking, Destination Marketing, Product Development, Outside Sales, Tourism, Event Planning, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Media Relations, Marketing, Leadership, Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Product Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Hospitality, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Hospitality Management, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Sales Management, Resorts, Press Releases, Customer Service, Hotels, Hospitality Industry

Education
McGill University   1998 — 1999
French Language

Everett Community College   1995 — 1996
General Studies

Susan Sommer Susan Sommer Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
Susan Sommer's Visit Anchorage Experience September 2010 - April 2011
Job Freelance Writer, Editor, & Communications Contractor at www.akwriter.com
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
self employed  April 2011 - Present
Visit Anchorage   September 2010 - April 2011
The Tatitlek Corporation  March 2008 - May 2009
Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council   March 2005 - March 2008
AMC Engineers  November 2003 - March 2005
Alaska Geographic Society   September 1999 - November 2003

Skills
Blogging, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Proposal Writing, Community Outreach, Freelance Writing, Facebook, Books, Writing, Project Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Major Events, Networking, Research, Community Engagement, Public Relations, Web Design, Web Content, Technical Writing, Graphic Design, Fundraising, Promotions, Advertising, Community Organizing, Advertising Sales, Local Foods, Managing Deadlines, Professional Ethics, Publishing, Ap Style, Chicago Style, Media Relations, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Technical Editing

Education
University of Alaska Anchorage   1999 — 2004
MFA, Creative Writing & Literary Arts

University of Alaska Anchorage   1990 — 1994
BA, Art

Chugiak High School

Ashleigh Hill Ashleigh Hill Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area Details
Ashleigh Hill's Visit Anchorage Experience November 2011 - December 2012
Job Human Resources Assistant at SSM Health Care
Industry Human Resources
Experience
SSM Health Care  September 2014 - Present
Achieve Builds Confidence, Inc.   May 2014 - August 2014
MEB Management Services (Morrison, Ekre & Bart Management Services)   May 2013 - March 2014
Visit Anchorage   November 2011 - December 2012
Muscular Dystrophy Association  August 2011 - November 2011

Education
University of Oklahoma   2013 — 2014

University of Oklahoma   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Seminole State College   2006 — 2008
Associate's degree

Anita Nelson Anita Nelson Anchorage, Alaska Details
Anita Nelson's Visit Anchorage Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Public Affairs & Corporate Giving Manager at Visit Anchorage
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit Anchorage   March 2015 - Present
Holland America Line and Princess Cruises Alaska and the Yukon  March 2014 - February 2015
Holland America Line and Princess Cruises Alaska and the Yukon  July 2007 - February 2014
Visit Anchorage   January 2002 - July 2007
STAR and AWRC   January 1997 - December 2001
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP)   March 1996 - January 1997
Senior Voice & Older Persons Action Group   January 1990 - March 1996

Skills
Stakeholder Engagement, Internal & External..., Strategic Partnerships, Philanthropy, Event Management, Customer Relations, Staff Management, Volunteer Management, Public Affairs, Vendor Relations, Membership Relations, Organizational..., Community Service, Employee Engagement, Editing, Management, Event Planning, Media Relations

Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Public Communications

University of Alaska Anchorage
Issues in Nonprofit Management, graduate-level course

South Dakota State University

Anna Salazar Anna Salazar Anchorage, Alaska Details
Anna Salazar's Visit Anchorage Experience May 2013 - July 2014
Job Living & breathing Alaska tourism | Changing lives one wrap at a time |
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Arctic Circle Enterprises, LLC   August 2015 - Present
It Works Global  May 2015 - Present
Stonebridge Companies  July 2014 - February 2015
Visit Anchorage   May 2013 - July 2014
Visit Anchorage   February 2013 - May 2013
Alaska Railroad  June 2010 - February 2013
Alaska Railroad  April 2009 - June 2010
Anchorage School District  December 2008 - April 2009
State of Alaska  May 2005 - March 2008
Advancial Federal Credit Union  May 2002 - May 2005

Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Sales, Tourism, Marketing, Time Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Research, Team Building, Management, Social Networking, Training, Advertising, Trade Shows, Online Advertising, Tourism Management, Tour Planning, Tour Operators, Hotels, Hotel Management, Hotel Booking, Extended Stay, Membership, Member Relations, Membership Relations, Membership Management, Training & Development, Employee Training, Market Research, Online Research, Working With Children, Special Education, Elementary Education, Titles, Driving License, Guided Tours

Education
Alaska Career College formerly Career Academy   1998 — 1998
Travel Specialist Diploma, Tourism and Travel Services Management, 4.0

A.J. Dimond High School   1994 — 1998
High School Diploma

Shelley Nagel Shelley Nagel Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
Shelley Nagel's Visit Anchorage Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Visit Anchorage
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Visit Anchorage   June 2012 - Present
Catholic Social Services Refugee Assistance Program   April 2009 - Present
Providence Alaska Medical Center  January 1978 - June 2012

Skills
Nonprofits, Clinical Research, Teaching, Healthcare, Research, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Health

Education
University Québec Montréal   2013 — 2013
French Studies

Univesity Quebec Montreal   2012 — 2012
French Immersion Program

University of Alaska Anchorage   2000 — 2007
French

South Dakota State University   1975 — 1978
Clinical Laboratory Science

Helen Buxton Thomas Helen Buxton Thomas Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
Helen Buxton Thomas's Visit Anchorage Experience February 2001 - Present
Job Convention Sales Manager at Visit Anchorage
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit Anchorage   February 2001 - Present
Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau  February 2001 - January 2012
Hilton Anchorage Hotel   1994 - 2001
Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum   April 1992 - February 1994

Skills
Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, Fundraising, Tourism, Trade Shows, Human Resources, Grant Writing, Marketing, Event Management, Sales, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Location Intelligence

Education
Diablo Valley College

Steve Halloran Steve Halloran Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
Steve Halloran's Visit Anchorage Experience June 2007 - Present
Job VP Community Affairs at Visit Anchorage
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit Anchorage   June 2007 - Present
Denali Park Resorts   April 2001 - June 2007
ARAMARK Parks and Destinations  2004 - 2007
Halloran & Halloran   2001 - 2002
Alaska Native Heritage Center  1999 - 2001
Skagway Convention and Visitors Bureau   November 1996 - December 1998

Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Management, Hospitality, Event Management, Tourism, Advertising, Customer Service, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Leadership, Social Media, Training, Hospitality Management, Trade Shows, Sales, Hotels, Media Relations, Team Building, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Hotel Management, Press Releases, Direct Marketing, Destination Marketing, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Online Advertising, Newsletters, Resorts, Crisis Communications, Market Planning

Education
University of Delaware   1975 — 1980
BA, Communications

Lilly Kelly Lilly Kelly Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
Lilly Kelly's Visit Anchorage Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Director of Marketing at Visit Anchorage
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Visit Anchorage   November 2014 - Present
Visit Anchorage   October 2008 - November 2014
USTravel  September 2001 - October 2008
Explore Tours   September 2001 - October 2008
LivePostcard   March 2000 - August 2001
Eklutna Historical Park   May 1996 - March 2000

Skills
Marketing Communications, Advertising, Event Management, Tourism, Event Planning, Marketing, Online Advertising, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Direct Marketing, Press Releases, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Online Marketing, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Facebook, Website Development, Web Marketing, Destination Marketing, Strategic Communications, Integrated Marketing

Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks   1992 — 1996
BBA, Travel Industry Management

Jack Bonney Jack Bonney Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
Jack Bonney's Visit Anchorage Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Content Development Manager at Visit Anchorage
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Visit Anchorage   May 2015 - Present
Visit Anchorage   January 2010 - May 2015
NorthWest Cable News  October 2006 - February 2009
Morris Communications  November 2005 - October 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Editorial Skills, Press Releases, Editing, Public Speaking, Breaking News, Marketing, Event Management, Feature Articles, Broadcast, Publications, Video Editing, Publishing, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Web Content, Facebook, Newsletters, Internal Communications, AP Style, Journalism, Blogging, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Copy Editing, News Writing, Copywriting, Content Development, Newspapers

Education
Eastern Washington University   2001 — 2005
BS, Public Relations

Eastern Washington University   2001 — 2005
BA, Government

Lisa Susich Lisa Susich Katy, Texas Details
Lisa Susich's Visit Anchorage Experience 1991 - 1996
Job Principal at The Susich Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Susich Group   July 2015 - Present
Scan Home   August 2007 - July 2015
LottsfeldtSmith   April 2006 - August 2007
MSI Communications  2003 - 2006
AnnBrosia   1996 - 2003
Visit Anchorage   1991 - 1996

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, Advertising Sales, Public Relations, Advertising, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Media Buying, Retail Buying, Retail Sales, Retail Category...

Education
Alaska Pacific University   1986 — 1989
Bachelor’s Degree, Communications and Art

Vashon High School

Shawn Bass Shawn Bass Anchorage, Alaska Area Details
Shawn Bass's Visit Anchorage Experience June 1999 - Present
Job IS Manager at Visit Anchorage
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit Anchorage   June 1999 - Present
Central Peninsula General Hospital   1995 - 1999
Central Peninsula General Hospital   1993 - 1995

Skills
Networking, Windows, Network Administration, Vendor Management, Management, IT Management, IT Operations, System Administration, Security, IT Service Management, Databases, ITIL, Servers

Education
University of Alaska Anchorage   1985 — 1990
AA, Computer Science

Jara Haas Jara Haas Anchorage, Alaska Details
Jara Haas's Visit Anchorage Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Tourism Sales Manager at Visit Anchorage
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Visit Anchorage   February 2013 - Present
Anchorage Museum  May 2008 - February 2013
The Imaginarium   July 2005 - May 2008
California State University, Sacramento  1999 - 2004

Skills
Event Planning, Non-profits, Event Management

Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
BS, Biology

Nedra Anderson Nedra Anderson United States Details
Nedra Anderson's Visit Anchorage Experience July 2010 - Present
Job Manager, Human Resources at Visit Anchorage
Industry
Experience
Visit Anchorage   July 2010 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Recruiting, Management, Employee Relations, Interviews, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Internal Communications, Strategic HR, Labor Relations, Payroll, Deferred Compensation

Education
Alaska Pacific University
Organizational Management, Human Resources

Debra Weber Debra Weber Belleville, Illinois Details
Debra Weber's Visit Anchorage Experience July 2003 - June 2006
Job Accounts Payable Coordinator at Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation  April 2007 - Present
Visit Anchorage   July 2003 - June 2006
ProCoat   March 1999 - May 2003

Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchase Orders, Refunds, Healthcare, Administrative..., Spreadsheets, Data Entry

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1996 — 1998
Finance, General

Williams Baptist College   1994 — 1996
Music Teacher Education